In her latest book, the bestselling author and MSNBC host writes about the rise of fascist sympathizers in the U.S. prior to World War II, and their goal to create a dictatorship in America. Source
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SAG-AFTRA strike surpasses 80 days as talks resume
SAG-AFTRA union members have been on the picket lines since mid-July and as talks resume with executives, striking actors continue to push for better pay and artificial intelligence protections. Jennifer Van Dyck, a SAG-AFTRA member, joins CBS News with the latest details on the negotiations. Source
What a Week: Titans Rookie WR Reminisces on NFL Debut, and ‘Colton Dowell Day’ in Lebanon
At a City Council meeting, Lebanon Mayor Rick Bell proclaimed October 3rd to be “Colton Dowell Day” in Lebanon. Source
Book excerpt: Sly Stone’s memoir, “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”
The pop-rock-funk legend has written a family history (of Sly and the Family Stone), and the story of his relationship with music that extends to his earliest memories. Source
Virgin Galactic launches its 4th “space tourist” flight
Virgin’s Unity rocketplane completed its ninth piloted trip to space and its fourth with paying customers aboard. Source
Watch: UAW president says strike “is working” but “we’re not there yet”
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Friday that the union’s strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers “is working” but “we’re not there yet.” Fain said the union has made “significant progress” in its contract negotiations with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis since the strike began three weeks ago. Source
Imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
Activist Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace Prize Friday as she continues to advocate behind bars for the rights of women in Iran. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more on Mohammadi’s legacy. Source
Black voters get significant boost with new Alabama congressional map
A new congressional map in Alabama gives the state its second black-majority district after three federal judges selected new congressional lines ahead of the 2024 elections. Stephan Bisaha, a wealth and poverty reporter for the Gulf States Newsroom, tells CBS News the decision came down to simple math. Source
President Biden announces plan to increase American manufacturing jobs
During President Biden’s remarks today on the September jobs market, he took questions on why sentiments among Americans about the economy may not reflect what the strength this month’s data yields. Biden also announced more American jobs in manufacturing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more. Source
Sam Bankman-Fried directed financial crimes, FTX co-founder testifies
Gary Wang returned to the witness stand on Friday to testify against fellow co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange. Source